 Soonah (518), Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Aug 1, 2007
From Immy via trade. Tim sent be a bottle from 2002 (I mean the bottle was brewed in 2002, I don’t mean Tim went back in time and sent me the bottle...nevermind). The pour was dark ruby with lighter copper notes to it. The head was a meager one-finger tall of white to off-white bubbles that only offered up minimal lacing. The aroma was cloves, malt and brown sugar. The flavor was very clove-forward with malt, banana and some apple/pear. The flavors were contained and refined, not explosive. Seems a tad past its prime (we should call this beer Sammy Sosa). The mouthfeel was above average and the finish was nice. Really want to try a fresh bottle of this to compare it against this gem. Thanks again Tim!
hobbersr (7), Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
does not count  Oct 8, 2008 Pours a very dark purple with a thick head. Smells of grapes and spices. Tastes of raisins, spices and a pleasnat bitterness at the finish. Really good, complex beer.
pj1855 (73), Eagan, Minnesota, USA
Oct 7, 2008 Pours a dark amber color. Fizzy off white head that quickly diminishes. Sweat spica Aroma. Excellent mouth feel on this beer. Very smooth. Farily sweet through out wth a lightlly astringent finish. Lively carbonation.
kiwibt (4), , New Zealand
does not count Oct 4, 2008 Bottle, Pours a cloudy brown with a large lasting head. Aroma of cloves,chocolate and slight phenolics.
Flavour is a very good balance of chocolate,caramel.
Overall a very good beer, the 8 % alcohol is well hidden and the wheat sourness balances the chocolate body.
Very well made.
adjdleon (1), , Alabama, USA
does not count Oct 4, 2008 Bottle. This is a great beer with a perfect hint of caramel and sweetness, and good alcohol notes near the end. One of my favorites upon arriving home from work.
esox (111), Oulu, Finland
Oct 2, 2008 Bottled. Porus hazy amber to brown. The large head really looks nice: smooth and creamy. The aroma is full of malty sweetness, earthy yeast and lots of dark and sweet fruits like dates or raisins. Banana esther is luckily not that overly presented. Delicate spiciness especially int he finish with clear cloves aroma and less obvious peppery tones. Alcohol is barely noticeable in taste but it warms up nicely. Tha flavor is sweetish wheat-malty and with brown sugar or syrup. More sour towards the finish due to yeast and fermented fruits. There´s also light bitteration in the finish. Palate is full bodied and amazingly soft. Carbonation is just perfect: it´s enough to give some spine without being fizzy at all. Leaves sticky syrupy feeling on your lips. You can easily tell by palate that this is a strong beer but still... 8,2 ABV?! Amazing. Aventinus really is a magnificent combination of complexity and supreme drinkability.
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